| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $37.70 | 11.592% | $42.0702 | $42.07 | $42.05 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.68 | 12.752% | $235.2909 | $235.29 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.30 | 6.416% | $32.244 | $32.24 | $32.25 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.86 | 13.306% | $92.7523 | $92.75 | $92.75 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.97 | 12.616% | $24.7417 | $24.74 | $24.75 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.31 | 9.850% | $247.503 | $247.50 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.53 | 4.767% | $240.4717 | $240.47 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.35 | $915.0738 | $915.06 | $915.05 | $915.10 | |